Explore the Family Name Apker
The meaning of Apker
Variant of Apgar, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Apker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Apker has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Apker was ranked the 78,035th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 82,317th spot, reflecting a change of -5.49%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname experienced a marginal increase over the same period, rising from 228 in 2000 to 229 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #82,317 | -5.49% |
| Count | 228 | 229 | 0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Apker
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Apker surname identify as White. This group decreased slightly from 92.54% in 2000 to 91.27% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders within the Apker surname bearers remained nearly the same, changing from 2.19% to 2.18%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 3.07% to 2.62%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. A new category appeared in 2010, with 3.06% identifying as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.54% | 91.27% | -1.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.06% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 2.62% | -14.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.19% | 2.18% | -0.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |